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Helix completes sale of Caesar pipelay vessel

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. (NYSE: HLX) has closed the previously announced sale of its pipelay vessel, the Caesar, to Trevaskis Ltd. for approximately $138 million.

Delays impact Saipem offshore pipelay programs

Saipem says the productivity of its new flagship pipelay vessel Castorone will be below expectations in 2013.

Ivar Aasen drilling rig to work through 2019

Det norske oljeselskap has extended Maersk Drilling’s contract for lease of the XL Enhanced 2 to five years.

Ensco orders another newbuild DP-3 ultra-deepwater drillship

Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) has ordered another newbuild DP-3 ultra-deepwater drillship based on the Samsung GF12000 hull design.

Legal perspectives: Issues to consider in offshore rig movement

Because offshore drilling is ever evolving, the laws and regulations applicable to it have also evolved, though not at the same pace, or evenly across the scope of operations.

Offshore equipment providers advance lifting capabilities

As offshore operations expand into deeper waters and harsher environments, equipment providers and service companies continue to advance lifting and hoisting technology.

2013 World survey of stimulation vessels

View 2013 World survey of stimulation vessels

Purpose-built Brazil shuttle tankers allow oil transshipments in DP mode

Teekay's new Samba class of shuttle tankers is due to come into operation soon for BG Group in Brazilian waters.

Proper FPSO hull and mooring designs can improve production uptime

Since the Jabiru Venture became the first FPSO offshore Australia in 1986, the requirements for FPSOs have changed.

Wärtsilä to design latest Subsea 7 construction vessel

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has contracted Wärtsilä to design a large heavy construction vessel (HCV) for Subsea 7.

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